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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,699.02, 207,963.78 and 82,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,699.02, 207,963.78 and 82,714.28 is: 114,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,699.02 : 207,963.78 = 82,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,699.02/207,963.78 = 82,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,699.02x = 207,963.78 × 82,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,699.02x = 17,201,574,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,574,328.78/150,699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,145.23

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